Best of Hanoi with Halong Bay Cruise
Experience the best of Vietnam on this exciting 8-day holiday package covering the country’s most iconic destinations. Begin your journey in Hanoi, explore the UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay on an overnight cruise, and discover the beautiful landscapes of Da Nang and Hoi An. Enjoy the famous Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills, experience the traditional Coconut Village, and explore the historical attractions of Ho Chi Minh City, including the Cu Chi Tunnels. This package combines Vietnam’s culture, history, natural beauty, and unforgettable sightseeing experiences.
Highlights
- Explore Hanoi's famous landmarks, including the Ho Chi Minh Complex and Temple of Literature.
- Experience an overnight cruise through the spectacular Ha Long Bay.
- Enjoy a scenic cruise, cave exploration, sunset views, and onboard activities.
- Discover the traditional lifestyle of local fishermen at Cam Thanh Coconut Village.
- Explore the UNESCO-listed Hoi An Ancient Town.
- Visit the iconic Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills.
- Enjoy a scenic cable car ride and explore the attractions of Ba Na Hills.
- Discover the historic Cu Chi Tunnels and learn about Vietnam's wartime history.
- Explore the famous landmarks of Ho Chi Minh City, including the Reunification Palace and War Remnants Museum.
Best of Hanoi with Halong Bay Cruise – 8 Days / 7 Nights
Explore the Best of Vietnam with an Unforgettable Holiday!
Discover the charm of Hanoi, cruise through the breathtaking landscapes of Ha Long Bay, experience the cultural beauty of Hoi An, and explore the iconic attractions of Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City.
Book your Vietnam holiday package today and experience the perfect combination of culture, adventure, history, and relaxation.
Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, our driver will pick you up by private car to city centre.
Early check in is not included
Afternoon, you will enjoy half day city tour of Hanoi:
Ho Chi Minh Complex - one of the most historic tourist attractions in Vietnam. Being there, travellers can learn numerous things about Uncle Ho’s life, together with the Vietnamese liberation process under his lead. This complex includes: Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (outside only), Ba Dinh Square, Uncle Ho' Stilt House, One Pillar Pagoda. Temple Of Literature, Take a cyclo tour around Hanoi Old Quarter
Meals: Breakfast
Halong Bay - a UNESCO World Heritage site (160km driving one way - 3.5hrs drive). This will be your first opportunity to see some of the rural areas of Vietnam. The drive goes through the Red River delta, so we'll have plenty of chance for taking photo of Vietnamese farmers tilling the vast green paddy field.
12h00 – 12h30: Embark Halong Cruise. Enjoy welcome drink and get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Check-in your cabin.
13h15: Have lunch while cruising in the magnificent Bay, admiring the fascinating rock and the beautiful of Halong Bay from your cruise.
16h00: Join a guided visit to Stalemate Cave in Ha Long Bay.
17h20: Return to Cruise, enjoy the sunset while relaxing with happy hours from now to dinner time at the bar.
18h00: Enjoy happy hours various drinks on discount. Taking part in a Cooking Demonstration & Food Décor Class with our Chef.
19h00 – 21h00: Dinner is served on cruise restaurant.
21h00 – 22h00: Time of second happy hours to the late night or join Squid Fishing with the crew, sing Karaoke or just laze around or relax in your cabin.
Overnight in Halong Cruise
Note: Itinerary may be subject to change by Cruise brand; local authority or weather without prior notice.
**No Indian food on cruise, clients can have vegetarian meals instead
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
06.30 Welcome a new day with amazing dawn on the cruise. Refresh your body & soul by a Tai-Chi Lesson on sundeck.
07.00 – 08h00: Catch morning view of seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee, have breakfast.
09.30: Check out your cabin and continue roaming around the picturesque route toward Bai Tho Mountain near the harbor.
10.30: Have early lunch (brunch)
12.00: Arrive back at Ha Long city for disembarkation.
Transfer back to Hanoi.
16.00: Transfer to Hanoi Airport to board your flight for Da Nang.
20.05: Arrival at Da Nang airport and transfer to hotel.
Overnight in Da Nang.
Note: The Journey of Cruise is for reference only. It may be changed depending on Cruise
Meals: Breakfast + Brunch
After breakfast, we transfer to visit Cam Thanh village and Bay Mau coconut forest. Here you have chance to experience the traditional way of life. Take a bamboo basket boat tour through the coconut groves, learn how to paddle a traditional boat and try your hand at catching fish and shrimp using traditional techniques. Relax in the peaceful countryside by simply sit back and enjoy the views. Learn about traditional handicrafts by watching local artisans weave baskets and mats using coconut leaves and other natural materials. You can even try your hand at making your own.
In the afternoon, after our transfer to Hoi An Ancient Town, we will be immersed in a magical world of Oriental feel. We will walk over the Japanese Bridge, visit Chinese Assembly halls, and explore ancient houses. We can also listen to folk music at old club-houses or stroll into the market by Thu Bon River. Here, we may feel the same inspiration as artists who have found the rooftops of Hoi An to be a source of inspiration. The rest of the time is free for shopping. Hoi An is legendary for its affordable yet quality tailoring services. The streets of the ancient town are also lined with shop houses and makeshift stalls selling handicrafts, jewelry, traditional apparel, and shoes. The central marketplace is filled with locals bargaining for fresh produce and foodstuffs. Hoi An town in the evening is a magical place, where is bathed in warm yellow light from the lanterns that hang from the shophouses, and the streets are filled with the sound of music and laughter.
Drive back to hotel in Danang for overnight.
In the morning, transfer to Ba Na hills area where your cable car transfer will be waiting to take you up to an altitude of 1487m above sea level. This is the second longest cable car in the world, with a difference of 1292m between the 2 stations. On a visit to Ba Na hills, you will be able to enjoy visits to an ecological park, a theme park, a pagoda, and a mock French village (not including Wax Museum). Accompanied by a tour guide, you can walk the “Golden Bridge” – the pedestrian walkway offering tourist’s uninterrupted views of the majestic landscape beneath. Next you will have some free time to explore the park some more, discover the games and other entertainment areas. Spend more time to relax at your preference then make your way back to the cable car to venture back down the mountain to meet up with your guide again and transfer back to your hotel in Danang.
You are met in the lobby of your hotel for a short transfer to Danang airport. Embark on your flight to Ho Chi Minh city, the big metropolis of the South. You are greeted upon arrival and driven to your hotel in the city center, historically called Saigon. Overnight in Saigon.
- Pick up at your hotel and drive to Cu Chi (60km – 1,5 hours)
- Visit Lacquer workshop
- Upon arrival, watch a documentary film
- Discover special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms, storage, weapons factories, field hospitals and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs.
- Discover an underground town
- Discover many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels and learning more about the handmade weapon and traps
- Visit rice paper workshop
- Taste special tea and tapioca (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.
- Having lunch with beef/chicken noodle
- Notre Dame Cathedral
- Saigon Post Office
- Reunification Palace
- War Remnants Museum
- Local Market (Flexible/ If have enough time)
The day is free at your leisure until transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your departure flight. We wish you a pleasant flight!
Includes/Excludes
Inclusions
- 06 nights at hotel double sharing with daily breakfast
- 01 night in Halong Cruise with private cabin & meals on board
- Private airport transfer as per itinerary
- Early check in with breakfast in Hanoi only
- Sightseeing with Entrance tickets on SIC basis
- English speaking tour guide, No Tour guide for Airport Pick & Drop.
- Meals as per mentioned in program, (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)
- 01 Water bottle on tour day.
- Vietnam E visa
- Travel Insurance
- TCS
Exclusions
- Airfare
- 5% GST
- Early check in or late check out
- Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, porterage.
- Drinks for Lunch and Dinner
- Meal upgrade
- Room upgrade (package include standard room)
- Single Sup or Extra bed (We provide rooms on double or triple sharing, if one person require separate room single sup charges will be applicable)
- Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
- Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc (to be borne by the client, is directly payable on the spot).
- Any increase in taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
- Insurance.
- Anything which is not included in the inclusion.
- Compulsory Tipping USD 04 per pax per day

